Pleasing a mother and women for that matter is quite simple, actually. All they want is to be is adored. Now that we've established that, making your mother feel set-apart on her special day is quite easy! Coffee and/or breakfast in bed would be a great start or a mid-morning drive to Oregon's wine country...the options are limitless, but keep in mind more than "things" what your special mother wants most of all is just to spend time with you. Your undivided attention is what makes her shine.

Brunch followed by a professional massage at the Allison Inn and Spa - Click Here for more details. OpenTable has bevy of other options - Click Here for more details.

St. Honore's reflects the French baking tradition in combination with the flavors of the season. In addition to honoring traditional methods, St. Honore's production staff is encouraged to expose their creative talents and develop their own recipes. Swing-by and select from some of the best pastries Portland has to offer. Special Orders are welcome.

The limited-edition Les Fleurs du Chocolat Collection combines the fresh flavors of Spring with fragrant, edible flower petals. Inside each box is a dainty guidebook, which recites the tale of each truffle developed for this collection along with a description of the flower petal's health benefits.

Rachel Convers whimsical trays are great for general use or hanging on the wall for decoration. Made of high pressure laminate, this tray is waterproof and heat resistant. Wall hook included. Manufactured by iBride. Designed in 2008. Click Here for more details.

Blowout Blowdry Bar's stylistas are masters of the round brush, queens of the blowdryer - and their mission is to leave your special mother feeling like she's ready to hit the red carpet at a Hollywood premier.

Where every detail of Coldwater Creek Spa has been conceived with your special mother in mind: a lovely setting, soothing ambience, a place to get away from the hustle of the day. A placewhere she can just be herself.

Cynthia D. Gray MD, a leading Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon has been on the cutting edge of anti-aging technology, products and procedures for over two decades. To serve clients seeking a state-of-the-art medi-spa experience Cynthia developed Spa Bella Skincare and Laser Center which is celebrating mothers with a complimentary Celebrity Peel with the purchase of a full face IPL ($150 value), now through May!

After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman tries to ger her ruined life back on track. But when she accidentally meets the wife he's been cheating on, she realized that have much in common, and her sworn enemy becomes her greatest friend. When yet another affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on their cheating, lying, three-timing love.

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A cropped puffer with a distinctive combo of diamond and channel quilting is detailed with a logo sleeve patch atop a dual zip/snap-flap pocket. The lightweight down style can be packed away into an attached drawstring bag.

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For women only, in pale pink with a golden lid. Well-coiffed uptown style - discreet but not overly sweet - is the message of the fresh bouquet of paper whites, iris, rose and chamomile. The flavor of Manhattan's grandest boulevard, where the traffic thins out north of 57th Street and fortress-like apartment buildings, guarded by liveried doormen, line the street.

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Create refreshing frozen treats at home anytime with a charming retro-vibe snow-cone machine that shaves ice cubes from your own freezer into fluffy snow. Scoop the snow into one of the included cone cups, drizzle your favorite flavored syrup on top, and relish the frosty, delicious taste of summer. For an extra twist, use the machine to make fruity slush drinks, yogurt snow or smoothies—cold, sweet fun for the whole family.

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With an ultra-light construction that weighs less than half a pound, this 800-fill down-insulated jacket provides incredible warmth while maintaining a sleek fit. Flexible side panels ensure maximum comfort and ease of movement, whether you're hiking a snow-covered trail or hitting the slopes.

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Phil Villerreal gives you 100 tips for saving money by bending the rules, exploiting the fine print and mooching off everyone. If you're willing to shell out a couple bucks for the paperback, you'll learn how to get free meals at restaurants, game car dealerships, cut down on hospital and energy bills, and so much more.

This stunning two-tiered bird necklace from Monserat De Lucca is an apt accessory for a maven such as yourself! After starting on a whim, this L.A. brand diligently creates pieces that celebrate confident and whole-hearted self-expression - like this gold necklace. Hanging from its substantial cable chain is a gorgeously-crafted bird’s nest, with a winged friend flying above. Drape it over your favorite fit-and-flare frock and feathered heels for an evening that’s unique and different!

Named “One of America’s Best Shopping Streets” in 2012 by US News & World Report, Northwest 23rd Avenue is the quintessential charming shopping neighborhood filled with upscale national retailers, restaurants in their own elegant storefronts surrounded by quaint shops carved out of vintage houses with unique gifts for every occasion — all within an easy walk of each other — and nestled beneath a beautiful forest with ample hiking and walking trails.

First things first! Of course we could be wrong, but doesn't the marriage process usually begin with engagement jewelry, and then more jewelry for the wedding event itself?

Jewelry

Acanthus Jewelry - ABOUT PORTLAND OREGON DESIGNER: NICHOLE MCIVER

Acanthus came from Nichole's desire to combine her love of art history and fashion. She studied fine art all her life and received a Master’s in Art History. Designing and hand crafting jewelry gives Nichole an outlet for her creativity, and allowsher to incorporate her art education and her aspirations to own her own business. She loves to take her knowledge of design history and combine it with current trends to create enduring designs for women of all ages and backgrounds.

Alex Sepkus is a fanatic; the intelligence he applies to his work is far beyond the national standard requirements of a jeweler set by the committee of national standard requirements. Which leads to the second contradiction about Alex: This obsessive approach would normally suggest an absence of humour. Instead, we see in Alex‘s work an irresistible playfulness, even a quirkiness, unrivalled in the world of the goldsmith. Visit Alex Sepkus

Jennifer Dawes of Dawes Design lives in rural Northern California where she has distilled her knowledge of metalsmithing into an exquisite line of jewelry. This versatile collection can be mixed together to create a contemporary playful look while keeping to a classical ideology. Each piece is handmade, fabricated and finished at Jennifer’s studio in the coastal hills of Sonoma County, California. Click Here for more information.

For a century and more, De Beers Diamonds had been set, anonymously, into the creations of master jewellers around the world; now the finest natural diamonds, both rough and polished, have a home of their own. Fusing the essential timelessness of the diamond with dynamic, contemporary yet classic designs, we are the leaders in diamond jewellery innovation in both artistry and craftsmanship. De Beers Diamond Jewellers was established in 2001 as an independently managed and operated company by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury goods company, and De Beers SA, the world’s premier diamond mining and marketing company. Click Here for more detailed information.

Spanning four decades, Tacori designs have fused classic elegance with modern inspiration, creating some of the world’s most highly regarded and exquisite jewelry. Click Here to peruse the full line.

Tiffany & Co. has been the world's premier jeweler and America's house of design since 1837. Click Here to peruse Tiffany & Co.'s full bridal line.

Wedding Planner

Your wedding day is suppose to be the happiest day of your life. Doesn't it stand to reason then that the details be contracted-out to someone with experience planning and overseeing the execution of flawlessly beautiful wedding experiences? Bravo! offers a comprehensive listing of professional wedding planners in the Portland area. Click Here for more detailed information.

Bridal Gowns

"I love beauty, and what is more beautiful to see than a bride on her wedding day?" asks Alfred Sung, Canada's top fashion designer and renowned international style maker. Mr. Sung's name covers more than 20 licensed product lines in more than 50 markets internationally.

Alvina Valenta bridal gowns are known for their timeless elegance, sophistication and most especially their attention to detail. All of the dresses are finished by hand, as well as the beading and their signature hand rolled roses. Every hem is finished with lace right down to the petticoat hem!

Alvina Valenta bridal gowns are made of the finest silks, satin shantung, and satin organza to name a few. Click Here to be redirected to Alvina Valenta's website.

Amalia Carrara delivers all the grandeur and elegance a bride could possibly want. This sister line to Eve of Milady offers brides the same drama and excellent fit, then takes it all to the next level. Amalia Carrara wedding dresses offer more fabric, detail, panache, and her signature Swarovski Crystals. Bodices are exquisite, creating enviable hour glass shapes, with styles from empire to trumpet to classic bridal ball gowns. Click Here for more detailed information.

Amsale's design philosophy has redefined the perception of the timeless wedding gown. Her innovative twists to time honored hallmarks of the traditional wedding gown—reintroducing "illusion design," modern updates of the traditional bustle, and tasteful color accents including the now-famous "blue sash" gown—have become so popular among prospective brides that they have been recognized as modern classics. Click Here to view Amsale's full bridal line.

Anne Barge Bridal Collection wedding gowns feature modern interpretations of shapes, fabrics, embellishments found in vintage couture throughout history. Click Here to be redirected to Anne's website.

Carolina Herrera is a Fashion Designer and entrepreneur who founded her Company in 1980. With Carolina's foray into bridal she's raised the bar for the entire industry by demonstrating a thorough understanding of the female form, and she's translated that understanding into a unique twist on runway and wedding glamour. Click Here to peruse Herrera's full bridal line.

Claire Pettibone strives to make a woman feel as special as the delicate creation she is wearing; take her to a enchanted time and place where women are princesses and magnificent goddesses.

She spent her early childhood living in rural New York in a 19th century farmhouse on acres of rolling hills. As an only child, her time was consumed exploring the surrounding streams and forests, picking wild raspberries, and dreaming. Among the trees, ferns and wild flowers it was very easy to imagine and believe in a world of fairies and magic castles. Some of her earliest drawings are of princesses and brides dressed in elaborate gowns.

Claire Pettibone translates her vision to exquisite feminine clothing using the finest fabrics and precious details; to combine a vintage feeling with modern style. In 1994, with the partnership of her husband Guy Toley, they began. Their collections are now carried in the finest boutiques in the world. Claire has a very romantic vision of how fashion can enhance our beauty and indulge our dreams. Click Here to peruse her full bridal line.

Jenny Lee Bridal uses the finest quality 100% silk duchess satin, taffeta, and organza in the making of a Jenny Lee wedding dress. These base fabrics come from the city of Como in Italy which has a long tradition for producing some of the best textiles in the world - silk finished to the highest possible standard and unsurpassed by any other textile mills. The company's laces such as alencon and chantilly come directly from France, where specialty lace companies have produced these fabrics for centuries. Click Here for more details.

Jenny Yoo designs for the discriminating bride and bridesmaid who are looking for a dress that she can use not only for the bridal party, but again and again for any special occasion. Jenny's goal is to give her client a beautiful quality dress that she can carry with her for years to come...

Justin Alexander Bridal is a designer and manufacturer of mid-to-high end wedding gowns and wedding dresses. Inspired by vintage 1950's and 60's fashion, Justin Alexander wedding gowns and wedding dresses are updated with modern twists making them perfect for contemporary brides. The highest quality materials and exquisite styling and details make each Justin Alexander Bridal wedding gown a true work of art. Click Here for more details.

Probably the hottest collection of the year. Enzoani has gained increasing popularity and has quickly become a well respected name in bridal fashion by offering european influenced designs, attention to detail and a focus on fit.Enzoani is well representative of today’s bride…strong and modern. Each gown is cleverly designed to offer elegance and originality.

Enzoani offers designs of intricate romantic fitted lace gowns to fairy like tulle dresses…EACH AND EVERY GOWN BEAUTIFULLY BREATHTAKING. Every gown unique and unforgetable. It is undoubtedly one of todays’ most relevant bridal collections. Click Here to peruse Enzoani's website.

If you're a fan of Hollywood red carpet award shows, you must heard Matthew Christopher name once or more. Matthew Christopher is the owner of a bridal fashion house and manufacturer with headquarters in New York City. His wedding dresses are famous and known by royalty and super stars. Click Here for more detailed information.

Marchesa - beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with an eclectic aesthetic and are sought-after by royalty and celebrities. Click Here to be redirected to Marchesa's website.

The Tara Keely Collection represents the bridal industry's hottest styles and enchanting fashions. The gowns are ultra chic with fresh details and trims and have alluring silhouettes from sleek A-lines to elegant sheaths.

The Tara Keely collection combines glamour with an unmistakable twist of modern sophistication. The gowns features lush silk fabrics paired with the richness of color. Tara Keely offers the bride options of eye catching sparkle from the most delicate brooch, plush satin ribbon accent, to the refined grace of pleated lace, and flowing organza overlays. Click Here to peruse the full bridal line.

With petal softness, crisp and creamy shades of bleached white and ivory and sweeping silhouettes, R I V I N I™ ushers in a refreshing new era of simple luxury. Cut from lush silk satins, crepes, chiffons, and organzas, the R I V I N I™ collection flows with a purity of line. Fluid silhouettes and meticulous attention to detail have long been R I V I N I™ designer Rita Vinieris’s understated signature. Click Here to be redirected to Rivini's website.

Reem Acra’s designs epitomize global glamour by offering women her innate fashion sense, European style and understanding of what looks and feels beautiful. Interlaced with her sense of luxury, her regal designs are developed with a modern aesthetic. The ready-to-wear and bridal collections evoke an ethereal quality, which appeals to a discerning clientele including personalities, royalty, and style setting women from all corners of the world. Click Here to view her full bridal line.

Rani established the St. Pucchi bridal gown collection in the U.S. in 1985, and was the first to introduce Thai silk fabric and the use of color in bridal wear. ‘St. Pucchi offers the bride an alternative to traditional styling,’ says Rani. ‘The collection aims to raise bridal fashion to the level of artistry- the effect hails back to the Renaissance era of romance. She describes the St. Pucchi bride as a ‘very confident woman who knows what she wants and does not allow trends to dictate her choices. And she is not afraid to express her femininity and allure. Click Here to be redirected to St. Pucci's website.

Vera Wang is the quintessential wedding dress visionary. Click Here to peruse the full line of Vera Wang bridal couture.

Bridesmaids Dresses

Amsale has an array of gorgeous bridesmaids dresses sure to please the pickiest of ladies in waiting! Click Here to peruse the line.

No two bridesmaids are created the same...which is why you need Two Birds. This designer has a dress for every single one of your bridesmaids. And what's so fantastic is that there's no fighting over which style of dress. You choose the fabric, and if your bridesmaids can't agree let them choose from a number of attractive designs in the same fabric. Click Here to peruse Two Birds full line.

Flower Girl

BellaBean Couture's fashions are fun, modern and romantic. Click Here to peruse a fanciful seletion of flower girl couture.

Shoes & Fascinators

Whether it's a hat (fascinator) for members of the bridal party or for attendees, Philip Treacy is renowned the world over for providing exquisite hats for celebrities and royalty. Click Here to peruse his website.

Rose, Pearl & Feather Fascinators from BellaBean Couture. Click Here to peruse the full line of flower girl accessories.

It has been said that Sid Dickens Memory Blocks strike a perfect balance between intrigue and artistic appreciation. Several reasons may come into play for invoking such an observation. For our admirers, it is recognizable that many careful steps are taken to bring a Memory Block from its early vision to its place on your wall. Carefully handcrafted from start to finish in our Vancouver-based studio, each Memory Block undergoes a unique process at the hands of numerous highly skilled and specialized artisans using traditional raw materials and artistic techniques.

Click Here to peruse Memory Blocks currently available through Sid Dickens.

Take a pointer from Newt and Calista...nothing gets the tongues wagging like a gift of jewelry from Tiffany's. Take the Return to Tiffany Heart toggle necklace. With this popular Tiffany motif, one is never lost. Necklace in sterling silver. 16" long. $475

Once your loved gets ahold of the iPad 2, it’ll be hard for him/her to put down. That’s the idea behind the all-new design. It’s 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter, so it will feel even more comfortable in his/her hands. And it makes surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, reading books and taking still pictures and/or videos so natural, he/she might forget there’s incredible technology under his/her fingers.

Need some space? Freeze dried packed snacks - just like they eat on the moon. As you eat, your mouth rehydrates the food. Plus, this stuff keeps for years in all sorts of temperatures... perfect for camping (or running away to live in the woods for a few years... whichever). It's pretty much out of this world. Made in the USA.* Package: 5"w, 8.5"h* Dehydrated food* Web exclusive* This item cannot be shipped internationally

Awkward Family Photos 2912 Calendar - "Painful, regrettable, horrifyingly awesome snaps of family bonding . . . you will laugh so hard that people in adjoining offices will ask what's wrong with you." --Esquire

No matter who you are or where you're from, everyone has had awful, cringeworthy moments, often with our loved ones. And when a camera is around to record those special times, an awkward family photo is born. Based on the hit blog of the same name, the Awkward Family Photos 2012 Wall Calendar features shots of uncomfortable moments with the people we love the most.

Each month features multiple full-color photos and accompanying commentary that will keep you laughing all year long.

Aviator GlassesDescription:The shape that started it all. The aviator is the iconic Ray-Ban style, originally designed for the U.S. military fighter pilots in 1937. Its timeless look, with the unmistakable tear drop shaped lenses, is a true classic. These iconic Ray-Ban aviators combine timeless style with sharp modern sensibilities like a lightweight design and moderately tinted lenses. Classic teardrop shape; gold-tinted metal frame; plastic-dipped metal temples. Complete with logo in the upper corner of one lens. 100% UV protection.

JAMBOX by Jawbone is the smallest, best-sounding wireless speaker and speakerphone around. Just place it anywhere in a room and enjoy pristine streaming audio from your phone, computer or other Bluetooth devices. Bring music, movies and all your mobile audio vibrantly to life—all in the palm of your hand.

Big sound in a small package

With an output capacity of 85 decibels, JAMBOX fills even the largest rooms with stellar hi-fi sound. Unlike other portable speakers, JAMBOX is powered by a pair of proprietary, highly sophisticated acoustic drivers that produce extreme high (tweeter) and low (woofer) frequencies from an ultra-small dome speaker. They work in concert with an innovative moving-wall passive bass radiator and airtight enclosure to deliver shimmering highs and thumping lows that you can literally feel.

It only gets better

JAMBOX is the only speaker that gets smarter every time you plug it in. Just sync it with Jawbone's industry-first MyTALK online platform to download apps, software upgrades and more. JAMBOX will always be up to date.

Go anywhere and go wireless

You get the freedom to bring pristine wireless audio to whatever you're doing, wherever you want. Carry it from room to room or just throw it in your bag. No more cords, docks or hassles.

Keep his precious noggin safe with a Bianchi Bike Helmet by Gucci By their nature, bike helmets look lame. Protection rarely equals hip. But this exclusive polycarbonate piece from Bianchi by Gucci mitigates the shame that comes with protecting your dome. And with it, you'll be looking like Downhill Racer-era Redford instead rather than some Tour de France wannabe.

Bamford Special Edition Bi-Colour Submariner RolexThis watch isn't a conversation piece. It's a whole dinner-then dessert-then-a-nightcap soliloquy. It will set you back some, but it'll also get you ahead.